handbrake FIAT BRAVO 2014 2.G User Guide

JACK
Please note that:
❒the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired and in the event of a
fault it must be replaced by another original one;
❒no tool other than its cranking device may be
fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒stop the car in a position that is not dangerous for
on-coming traffic where you can change the wheel
safely. the ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
❒turn the engine off and pull up the handbrake;
engage first gear or reverse; use handle A to
remove the rigid preformed cover B fig. 123;❒loosen fastener E fig. 124;
fig. 123
F0Q0732
fig. 124
F0Q0392
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❒for versions equipped with the “Fix&Go
Automatic” kit, take the tool box from the luggage
compartment;

INFLATING PROCEDURE
WARNING
Wear the protective gloves provided
with the kit.
Proceed as follows:
❒operate the handbrake. Unscrew the tyre valve
cap, take out the flexible filler pipe A fig. 134
and tighten the ring nut B on the tyre valve;
❒make sure that switch E fig. 136 for the
compressor is in position 0 (off ), start the engine,
insert plug D fig. 135 into the cigar lighter socket
and switch on the compressor by placing switch
E fig. 136 in position I (on). Inflate the tyre to the
pressure specified in the "Cold tyre pressures"
paragraph in "Technical data" chapter. Check tyre
pressure on pressure gauge F fig. 136 withcompressor off to obtain a more precise reading;
❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossible to reach at
least 1.5 bar, disengage the compressor from the
valve and power socket, then move the car
forwards by approx. 10 metres in order to
distribute the sealing fluid inside the tyre evenly,
then repeat the inflation operation;
fig. 134
F0Q0513
fig. 135
F0Q0515
fig. 136
F0Q0516
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❒if after this operation it is still impossible after 5
minutes to reach at least 1.8 bar, do not start
driving since the tyre is excessively damaged and
the kit cannot guarantee proper hold, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
❒if reaching the tyre pressure specified in paragraph
“Inflation pressure” in chapter “Technical Data”,
start driving immediately;
❒after having driven for about 10 minutes, stop and
recheck the tyre pressure; remember to apply the
handbrake;
❒if, on the other hand, the pressure is at least 1.8
bar, restore the correct pressure (with the engine
running and the handbrake applied) and resume
driving;
❒drive with the utmost care to the nearest Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
Apply the adhesive label where it can be
easily seen by the driver as a reminder
that the tyre has been treated with the Fix&Go
Automatic kit . Drive carefully, particularly on
bends. Do not exceed 80 km/h. Do not
accelerate or brake suddenly.
WARNING
If the pressure has fallen below 1.8 bar,
do not drive any further: the Fix&Go
Automatic kit cannot guarantee proper hold
because the tyre is too damaged. Contact a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
You must always indicate that the tyre
was repaired using the Fix&Go
Automatic kit . Give the booklet to the
technicians who will be handling the tyre that
was treated using the kit .
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLANThousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blades position/wear●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad wear
indicator●●●●●
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, rigid
and flexible pipe sections (exhaust, fuel system, braking system), rubber
elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks, cleanliness and
lubrication of linkages●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, windscreen
washer, battery, engine cooling, etc.)●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt/s●●
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●
Check emissions/fumes●●●●●
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LEATHER STEERING WHEEL/GEAR
KNOB/HANDBRAKE
These components must be cleaned with mild soap
and water only. Never use alcohol or alcohol-based
products.
Read the product label carefully before using specific
products for cleaning the interiors: make sure the
product does not contain alcohol or alcohol-based
substances.
If, when cleaning the windscreen with special
products, window cleaner accidentally drips onto the
leather of the steering wheel/gear lever knob/hand
brake, wipe away immediately and then wash the
affected area with mild soap and water.IMPORTANT Be careful when using a steering wheel
lock device, where applicable, to avoid damaging
the leather upholstery by rubbing.
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